Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’ Rics surveyors report inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices were less negative in January The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Drop in new properties for rent is steepest since Covid, says Rics Monthly report from surveyors’ body sees ‘firmly negative trend’ that is expected to push up rental prices The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025
Are London house prices going up or down in 2025? It all depends where you live In the strangest market in living memory, here’s your guide to what is happening to the value of your home, whether it’s a zone one penthouse or a suburban semi Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
House sales, prices and buyer inquiries increased in December – surveyors Signals around housing market expectations for the next 12 months ‘remain solidly positive for now,’ surveyors reported. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Time to sell? House prices rise for first time in nearly two years Housing market sentiment is improving following a modest decline in mortgage rates and growing buyer interest, Rics said. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2024
House prices rising for first time in two years, survey suggests After the Bank of England cut the base rate in August, professionals are finally seeing growth in house prices The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024
UK house prices declined at fastest rate since 2009 in August Demand among home buyers has fallen, but in the rental sector there is a ‘yawning gap’ between the strong demand for homes and supply, Rics said. Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023
House prices declined at fastest rate since 2009 in August – surveyors Demand among home buyers has fallen, but in the rental sector there is a ‘yawning gap’ between the strong demand for homes and supply, Rics said. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
UK house price falls spread; Wilko falls into administration; US inflation rises to 3.2% – as it happened RICS house price balance drops again … as more mortgage holders fall into arrears and Wilko takes ‘difficult decision’ to enter administration The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Rents ‘likely to continue rising sharply despite cost-of-living squeeze’ Rental demand shows no signs of letting up and supply remains constrained, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
House prices fall as mortgage rate rise hits home buyer inquiries and sales The impact of increased mortgage rates is ‘clearly visible’ in housing market metrics, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Number of would-be homebuyers falls to 8-month low as UK economic anxiety deepens Survey of estate agents reports growing reluctance among potential homebuyers to make a purchase The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Home buyer inquiries, sales and prices fell back in June, say surveyors The impact of increased mortgage rates is ‘clearly visible’ in housing market metrics, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
UK homeowners prefer ‘smaller, more energy-efficient’ homes, report claims Buyer demand remains subdued in the face of relatively high borrowing costs, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says The Independent UK · May 11, 2023
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Buyers seeking smaller and more affordable homes, property professionals report Buyer demand remains subdued in the face of relatively high borrowing costs, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish Tenant demand reached a five-month high but the supply of rental properties continues to decline, surveyors said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023 10 years on, what did George Osborne’s Help to Buy scheme really achieve? Osborne says the scheme, which closes Friday, ‘helped hundreds of thousands of families’, but critics argue it was ‘only a gimmick’
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 UK housing prices and sales record fall as buyer inquiries drop The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said the overall tone of the feedback from property professionals remains subdued
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 House prices and sales fell in January as buyer inquiries dropped The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said the overall tone of the feedback from property professionals remains subdued.
Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023 House price decline gained momentum in all regions across England last month The South East and East Anglia regions are seeing the sharpest rates of house price decline across England
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Downward trend in house prices gained traction towards end of 2022 – surveyors Expectations continue to point to rents being squeezed higher, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Demand for rental homes pushes upwards as house sales market slows A net balance of 35% of property professionals saw a pick-up in rental demand in November, according to surveyors.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022 UK house prices stall as mortgage rate rise fuels caution The drop follows two years of growth, although property professionals recorded some regional variation
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022 Experts say ‘storm clouds are visible’ in the housing market Mortgage market turmoil in recent weeks has compounded increasing economic uncertainty, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022 UK’s 13-year housing market boom to end in 2023, surveyors predict RICS report says rise in repossessions will add to supply while soaring interest rates price buyers out of market